Monferrato: Guided Winery Tour & Barbera Wine Tasting

In the charming village of Agliano Terme, nestled among the rolling hills of Monferrato, an intimate and captivating experience awaits—perfect for those who truly want to understand what makes a great wine… great. You’ll be welcomed by a breathtaking scenario: endless vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, in a territory historically devoted to producing exceptional wines.
This is exactly where your journey begins.

Your guided tour will take you inside the winery, where you’ll learn about the estate’s history and the techniques that, for generations, have transformed carefully selected grapes into iconic wines.

From the vineyard to the bottling stage, you will follow every step of the production process and discover the importance of territory, harvest, and meticulous craftsmanship.

The highlight of your experience unfolds in the tasting room, where a professional sommelier will guide you through a tasting of four wines, including an exclusive Nizza DOCG—the jewel of local production.
You will explore aromas, characteristics, curiosities, and the unique traits that make these wines among the most appreciated in the world.

To complete the experience, a platter of traditional Piedmontese products—carefully selected to enhance the wines’ aromas and flavors—will be served, along with included water and wine.

A unique opportunity to learn, taste, and appreciate two of the most celebrated expressions of Italian winemaking, guided by an expert passionate about sharing their story.

What to Expect

The Historic Cellar

Your experience begins inside a historic Monferrato winery, surrounded by the gentle hills of Agliano Terme.
Here, seeing the vineyards stretching across the landscape, you will step into an authentic atmosphere where the scent of oak and fermenting must reveal centuries of winemaking tradition.
The guided tour will lead you through charming cellar rooms, oak barrels, and aging areas, while you discover the family’s history and the philosophy that guides every stage of production.

From Vineyard to Bottle

An expert will walk you through the creation of these remarkable wines: from hand-harvesting to fermentation techniques, from aging to the final bottling.
This is the perfect moment to understand the differences between Barbera and Nizza DOCG and to discover how territory, climate and craftsmanship shape a wine’s character.

Wine Tasting Experience

The most anticipated part of the visit takes place in the tasting room, where you’ll enjoy four selected wines, including a prestigious Nizza DOCG—an authentic symbol of Asti’s winemaking excellence.

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Barbera is one of Piedmont’s most iconic wines, generous and approachable, offering a vibrant and expressive personality.
It features a deep ruby-red color and an aromatic profile rich in cherry, plum, red berries, and delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it is fresh, pleasantly acidic, soft, and enveloping, qualities that make it loved both by wine enthusiasts and those discovering it for the first time.

Nizza DOCG: the Cru of Excellence

Nizza DOCG represents the most prestigious and refined expression of Barbera, produced in a small, highly devoted area within the municipality of Nizza Monferrato.
It is a structured, complex, and elegant wine, the result of low yields and long cellar aging.
On the nose, it offers intense aromas of black cherry, ripe fruit, sweet spices, cocoa, tobacco, and balsamic notes, while on the palate it reveals richness, warmth, and remarkable depth.
Its balance of intensity, finesse, and persistence makes it a sophisticated wine for those wishing to discover the highest expression of the Barbera grape.